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Vashik Armenikus's avatar

Hello everyone,

The chat thread for this Canto is now open for discussion:

https://open.substack.com/chat/posts/cd392a1b-8fa3-41e8-a237-6af03a9e8bbf

You can find all discussion threads here :)

https://armenikus.substack.com/publish/post/154549135

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H. Raatz's avatar

"Their inward gazing rage chokes them as they breathe in the thick swamp, unable to speak as their mouths are full of mire." Such a pitch perfect description of the toll of bitterness and long held grudges. Thank you as always for your insights into each Canto.

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Vashik Armenikus's avatar

Yes! In the next canto (already out), there’s a perfect passage that captures this truthβ€”when we fixate on anger or sorrow, we become trapped in the past. Time moves forward, life continues, but we fall out of sync with it.

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Dennis's avatar

A very warm and appreciative Thank You! for the original art which is absolutely amazing. The artist add a special visual deepening to our written experience here. BEAUTIFUL!!!

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Vashik Armenikus's avatar

Thank you so much Dennis!!

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Dennis's avatar

Anger. In these days of war, pandemics (plandemics?, biowar?), oligarch politics, I can see and work on my external anger's manifestations. This section has awakened a deeper appreciation of the internally directed sullenness I harbor and my need to direct more attention to this aspect simmering in my heart, and murmuring in my head.

Thank you for this subtle pointing instruction.

Also, really enjoy your recorded dialogs. There is a tone to your voice that suggest inspiration from 'The Good':)

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